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New NFIB state director hears similar concerns as in last job
Former Unshackle Upstate leader tackles related issues ROCHESTER — Two weeks into his new job, NFIB New York State Director Greg Biryla says he is
Diversifying Outside of Your Small Business
Small-business owners are especially vulnerable to a dangerous investment practice: under-diversification. For many, their business represents the lion’s share of their net worth. With fortunes
Watertown, Cortland to use DRI funding for small-biz projects
Both Watertown and Cortland plan to use a portion of their respective $10 million funding awards in the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) on projects
Brotzki, Masingill, and Smith acquire Schneider Packaging
BREWERTON — Three top executives at Schneider Packaging Equipment Co. have bought the business from the Schneider family. President Bob Brotzki, Executive VP Greg Masingill,
CountryMax opens store in Oswego, its 16th location
OSWEGO — CountryMax — a 34-year-old Rochester–area-based, family-owned retailer of pet supplies and farm and garden products — has opened a new store at 276
Chuckster’s Family Entertainment Center opens new laser tag attraction
VESTAL — Chuckster’s Family Entertainment Center — a fun park that offers miniature golf, a climbing wall, and batting cages — has formally opened its
American Airlines to offer Ithaca to Charlotte flight starting in late December
ITHACA, N.Y. — American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) announced that it will offer a direct flight from the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to American’s hub at
New York maple-syrup production rises 6 percent in 2018
Maple-syrup production in New York state increased 6 percent To 806,000 gallons this year from 760,000 gallons in 2017, according to the USDA National Agricultural
Dessert shop opens near Syracuse University campus
SYRACUSE — Yeti Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies opened in early June on Westcott Street, near the Syracuse University campus, offering self-serve frozen yogurt, along with
People news: Pathfinder Bank names McConkey e-commerce manager
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has appointed Mary McConkey as VP, electronic commerce manager. In her new role, McConkey will oversee the bank’s
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